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State of Tennessee SB 412: The Social Welfare Act (2021) | Sen. Raumesh Akbari (TN)
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Committee of Jurisdiction: Health and Human Services

Introduction

The act provides that DHHS cannot require prior authorization for specified single source brand name, generic equivalent of a multiple source brand name, or other prescription drugs. Among those included are certain central nervous system drugs and prescription drugs recognized as effective in treatment of conditions specified in the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

State Action

Tennessee

NBCSL Member Sponsor(s):
  • Sen. Raumesh Akbari (TN)

Summary: State of Tennessee SB 412: The Social Welfare Act
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